The Old Time Sling Shot from the General Store will awaken your Inner Child, or make your current children that more mischievous. The classic sling shot is made in Minnesota from the branches of the Buckhorn Bush. Considered an invasive species within the Northern US, rest assured that you can purchase as many sling shots as your heart desires and there were still be plenty left over for all of your friends.
Don’t let the material deceive you, the Soft Cork Bowl by Bambu hold’s everything, can be rolled and folded, and it’s machine washable. An entirely sustainable material, since harvesting cork does not harm the tree, cork fabric is remarkably strong meaning that this bowl will last for years.
Spruce Design’s gorgeous Broadway Earrings are made from Zebrawood that has been recycled from the furniture industry. Each earring measures 2″ across, big enough to make a statement. All of Spruce Design’s are handmade in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.
Sean D. Carasso, the founder of Falling Whistles, was met by a tragic site on his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Captured child soldiers who were not big enough to hold guns were given whistles and told that “Their sole duty is to make noise to scare the enemy and then receive - with their bodies – the first round of bullets.” In their honor he began wearing a whistle around his own neck and telling their story. Each whistle purchased gives you an opportunity to be their voice, and a portion of the purchase will go directly to Falling Whistles.
Make this Cork Cuff by Bambu an everyday accessory for your coffee/tea cup. As a company, Bambu believes that it’s not merely about the product, but about the entire process: where the materials come from, how it is made, and under what conditions. We’re happy to support companies that cater to a triple bottom line.
If, for whatever reason, you just love the look of that paper cup in your hand as opposed to the numerous coffee mugs available, consider picking-up the I Am Not a Paper Cup, Travel Cup. The 12-Ounce Porcelain double-walled thermal cup comes complete with a flexible lid that seals tighter than those plastic ones on made for paper cups. Better yet, this cup is 100% reusable and can withstand the heat of your dishwasher, what paper cup can do that?
Reclaimed Cleveland’s Bottle Opener combines industrial appeal with modern elegance. A wedge of reclaimed pine and a best steel square nail makes for one of the most efficient bottle openers you will have behind the bar. The mission of Reclaimed Cleveland is to re-purpose local materials that would otherwise be bound for disposal. Each of their pieces comes stamped on the bottom with the address of the structure from which the lumber piece was reclaimed.
The next time you empty a 2-liter plastic bottle – consider using this DIY kit to upcycle it into a really cool contemporary bird feeder. Each feeder can be hung vertically or hung on the pool and is made in the USA.
You’ll have to press your luck to find coasters with a more historic past than these Reclaimed Mahogany Coasters from a Frank Lloyd Wright House. Each set is hand-crafted in Los Angeles and is only available in a limited run. The wood served a previous life as interior paneling in a house designed by the infamous architect in Brentwood, California. Made from the same wood used to build ships, these coasters can definitely handle any little puddle that may form under a cup.
Change the world in four easy steps thanks to these Random Act of Kindness kits and the Boom Boom Revolution. Created by Mary Beth Campbell and Helene Scott in order to create an “uprising of guerilla goodness.” Each kit is made from 30-100% post consumer recycled paper and made in the USA.
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